decay

Definition

  • verb: to be slowly destroyed by natural processes
  • verb: to decline from a sound or prosperous condition
  • synonyms: decline, fail, rot

Examples

  • She wants to restore an old theater that is 'falling into decay'. [=falling into ruin]

  • We're concerned about the 'decay' [='deterioration'] of our public school system.

  • Tomatoes that fall off the vine will 'decay' [='rot'] on the ground.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Well, that's... That's all of life, right? I mean, it's just... It's the constant, it's the cycle. It's solution, dissolution, just over and over and over. It is growth, then decay, then transformation. It is fascinating, really. Chad. Is there something wrong with your table? Okay, ionic bonds. (..)
    2008 TvShow: Breaking Bad Title: Pilot Season: 1 Episode 1